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USA Triathlon Collegiate Club National Championships 2027
- Date
- Race weekend: Friday to Saturday, April 2 to 3, 2027
- Start time
- 10:15 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Gulfport, Mississippi
- Entry fee
- From $125
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, Apr 2, 2027 | ||||
| Collegiate Club Draft Legal - Female | Sprint TriathlonSwim 750 m · Bike 12.4 mi · Run 3.1 miOpen water swim | Apr 2, 202710:15 AM | $125 | 75 |
| Collegiate Club Draft Legal - Male | Sprint TriathlonSwim 750 m · Bike 12.4 mi · Run 3.1 miOpen water swim | Apr 2, 202711:45 AM | $125 | 75 |
| Saturday, Apr 3, 2027 | ||||
| Collegiate Club Olympic Championship | Olympic TriathlonSwim 1,500 m · Bike 24.9 mi · Run 6.2 miOpen water swim | Apr 3, 20277:15 AM | $185 | 1,500 |
| Mixed Relay Collegiate Club Championship | Super Sprint TriathlonSwim 300 m · Bike 2.7 mi · Run 0.6 miRelay or teamOpen water swim | Apr 3, 20274:00 PM | $225 | 270 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The swim at USA Triathlon Collegiate Club National Championships
This is an open water swim at Gulf of America at Gulfport Municipal Marina (Jones Park). The organizer's wetsuit note: water expected upper 60s to low 70s F, highly likely wetsuit legal (USAT rules).
From the organizer's own race information (source). Venues and rules can change from year to year; the race's current athlete guide decides.
Water temperature and wetsuits at USA Triathlon Collegiate Club National Championships
Around April 2, the water at NOAA's Bay Waveland Yacht Club station typically runs about 70°F (64 to 74°F across 2016 to 2025). Wetsuits were legal every year at this date.
Measured by the NOAA tide station nearest the race's listed location, about 22.4 km away; open beaches and sheltered bays nearby can differ by a few degrees. Wetsuit cutoffs are USA Triathlon age-group rules. The race's own water temperature reading on race morning decides.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Collegiate Club Draft Legal - Female and Collegiate Club Draft Legal - Male: $125 until Apr 1.
- Collegiate Club Olympic Championship: $185 until Apr 1.
- Mixed Relay Collegiate Club Championship: $225 until Apr 1.
Online registration closes Apr 1, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:45 AM, and the Collegiate Club Draft Legal - Female starts at 10:15 AM. The start sits about 30 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
US-90, Gulfport, MS 39501
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around April 2 the day usually runs from 62°F at dawn to 75°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 33% of days. Cold snaps dip to 49°F and hot years reach 80°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
From the race's page
What the organizers of USA Triathlon Collegiate Club National Championships cover on their registration page, in brief.
Race details
- Where
- US-90, Gulfport, MS 39501Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 30 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt Size (Unisex)
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Super Sprint Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon, Olympic Triathlon
- Editions
- 2027 (Apr 2, 2027), 2026 (Mar 27, 2026), 2025 (Mar 28, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is USA Triathlon Collegiate Club National Championships?
- It is a race weekend, Friday to Saturday, April 2 to 3, 2027: Sprint Triathlon on Friday; Olympic Triathlon, Super Sprint Triathlon on Saturday.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $125 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Apr 1, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Do athletes get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances are offered?
- Super Sprint Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon, Olympic Triathlon.
- Where does it start?
- US-90, Gulfport, MS 39501.
From the organizers
We look forward to welcoming you to the 2027 USA Triathlon Collegiate Club National Championships at CLASH Endurance Coastal Mississippi!
For schedules, race maps and hotel accommodations please CLICK HERE
*All schedules and courses are subject to change at race director and USAT officials discretion